Bhagwati Meher is a 35-year-old textile applique artisan based in Butupali, Boudh district, Odisha. She began learning the craft in her twenties through family apprenticeship with her mother-in-law, acquiring skills through observation and sustained engagement with materials. Working primarily with textiles, thread and tools such as scissors and needles, her practice reflects inherited knowledge alongside adaptations developed over time. The craft holds cultural and social significance within its community and is closely tied to ritual, ceremonial, or everyday use, shaped by local resources and seasonal rhythms. Economically, Bhagwati Meher sustains her livelihood through local markets while negotiating challenges such as customer preference and rising prices. Her work has been presented at exhibitions/fairs. Committed to the continuity of the tradition, she emphasizes the importance of transmitting skills and knowledge to younger generations while responding to contemporary conditions.